Senior police officers will be talking to the public when they hold a meeting to find out how to improve the area.

Officers from Etal Lane police station will be attending the public meeting in Cowgate next week to discuss local crime problems.

Newcastle's Chief Supt Chris Machel will be meeting residents at Cowgate Leisure Centre on Tuesday, March 8 at 7pm to discuss plans for the future policing of the area. The forum allows people to have their say.